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The beautiful game faces ugly politics
GROWING up, I used to think that rich people's lives were peaceful and better in every way; on a much bigger scale, I applied that same naive logic when comparing countries.
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January 29, 2026
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Lions eye rare URC double but expect Bulls to hit back
THE Lions are under no illusion that the Bulls are a different side from the one they beat a couple of weeks ago, and they must brace for a physical 80 minutes at Ellis Park in the return Jukskei derby in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Saturday.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
Sundowns ease pressure ahead of Al Hilal showdown
MAMELODI
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January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
Illicit booze factory busted in Kraaifontein
AUTHORITIES in Kraaifontein have uncovered a large-scale illegal alcohol manufacturing operation run by foreign nationals during a search for an unlicensed firearm.
1 min |
January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
Rassie faces flyhalf surplus but lock dilemmas ahead of the new season
AS the Springboks prepare for a new international season, depth at flyhalf is a position of strength — but concerns in the second row are troubling head coach Rassie Erasmus.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
SIU recovers R1.7bn for NSFAS from Higher Education
THE Special Investigating Unit has recovered R1.7 billion in unallocated NSFAS funds from universities, TVET colleges and unqualified students, bringing the total recovered amount to over R2bn.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
Djokovic needs miracle against Sinner
NOVAK Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt yesterday to send the Serbian great into his 13th Australian Open semi-final and a showdown with reigning champion Jannik Sinner.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
‘Landman’ is a mess —but it sure entertains
EPISODE 1 of the second season of Landman - ostensibly about Tommy Norris, a fixer for an oil company - kicks off with a minute-long rant against breakfast.
4 min |
January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
Bid to block Mothibi’s appointment as NDPP head
DAYS before Advocate Andy Mothibi is expected to take up the position of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), senior lawyer Advocate Barnabus Xulu says he will continue with his court challenge to the appointment.
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January 29, 2026
Cape Argus
Knysna’s water buffer now stands at 17 days
THE water situation in Knysna has shown improvement, and the municipality’s water buffer has increased to 17 days, according to an update from the Joint Operations Committee (JOC) overseeing the town's water crisis.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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O’Sullivan slammed for showing ‘disrespect’ to SA
THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) Sibonelo Nomvalo has said that Paul O'Sullivan does not respect anyone in South Africa, including Parliament.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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US monster storm kills 30
MORE than half a million Americans woke up without power yesterday, as freezing temperatures gripped swathes of the country in a monster storm that has killed at least 30 people.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
Cape Argus
Life behind bars for uncle who abused his nieces
CHILD RAPE
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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Arbeloa like one of my 'children,' says Mourinho
BENFICA coach Jose Mourinho said his Real Madrid counterpart Alvaro Arbeloa was like a child to him ahead of their Champions League battle tonight.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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Can US halt jihadist violence in Nigeria?
JUST over a week after the US launched strikes targeting militants in Nigeria on Christmas Day, a roadside bomb ripped through an armoured troop carrier, killing at least eight Nigerian soldiers.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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‘Andre the Giant’ keeps feet on the ground
SHARKS skipper André Esterhuizen remains humble, despite his leadership being credited with playing a huge role in the team’s recent revival.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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Hawks arrest five in R12m construction fraud probe
FIVE suspects have been arrested and they and four companies charged with fraud, theft, and money laundering after a company was swindled out of R12 million.
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January 28, 2026
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‘Our children are next’ fear Kenyans as drought wipes out livestock
IN DROUGHT-HIT northeastern Kenya, villagers have been forced to drag their dead livestock to distant fields for burning to keep the stench of death and scavenging hyenas away from their homes.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
Cape Argus
Black Coffee speaks out on ‘customary union’ claims after Concourt ruling
WHILE his beats usually do the talking, DJ Black Coffee is finally picking up the mic to address the legal storm that’s been brewing offstage for years.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
Cape Argus
QUICK READ
VIETNAMESE electric car maker VinFast said on Tuesday it would partner with Israeli Al firm Autobrains to upgrade its autonomous driving technology and launch a lower-cost “robo-car” system
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January 28, 2026
Cape Argus
Cruise line confirms stomach flu outbreak
AUTHORITIES of Regent Seven Seas Cruises have confirmed that stomach flu was the cause for concern when its vessel docked in Cape Town on Monday.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
Cape Argus
Users of prepaid data have been heard at long last
MOBILE data expiration has long been a controversial topic, especially for South African prepaid users who risk losing money when unused data bundles disappear after just 30 days.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
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Sangoni-Diko dismisses calls for Chapter 9 body
WHILE the presentations by Accountability Now and the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF) at the Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee have been useful, the ANC’s Khusela Sangoni-Diko doesn’t support their view that a Chapter 9 institution for corruption should be created.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
Cape Argus
Trump says Iran wants talks
A US naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters yesterday as Iran vowed to hit back against any strike and President Donald Trump said he believed the Islamic republic still wanted talks.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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Teacher arrested over corporal punishment claims
ASSAULT CHARGE
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January 28, 2026
Cape Argus
Why South Africa needs summits that deliver
WHEN I recently shared a brief reflection on LinkedIn about how I was sick of summits and Indabas, I thought it would remain like most LinkedIn debates: courteously contained, with a few comments followed by silence.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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ELECTRIC CAR FIRE FORCES PAARL HOSPITAL EVACUATION
FIRE and Civil Engineering experts have commended the Drakenstein Municipality's Fire and Rescue Services and Paarl Hospital staff for their preparedness after a fire broke out at the hospital.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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Proteas have firepower to succeed at T20 World Cup, says Graeme Smith
BETWAY SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith believes the Proteas’ recent experience in India will stand them in good stead leading into the ICC T20 World Cup.
2 min |
January 28, 2026
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Probe into death of social media figure Goolam Vawda
THE man believed to be Goolam Mohammed Suliman Vawda, a controversial X commenter who used to discredit and insult politicians, has been found dead in his hotel room in Sandton.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
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Chiefs resort to ‘strategic’ squad rotation in title race
AS THE relentless Betway Premiership schedule unfolds, Kaizer Chiefs are adopting a strategic approach of squad rotation to maintain their position as serious title contenders.
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